199. The Second Principle: Sin and delict
An offence can both be a sin and a delict. However, while an offence can be a sin and not a delict, it is rare for a delict not to be a sin.
198. Manifestation of the spirituality of canon law: Ecclesiastical offices
The officeholder should never forget that ecclesiastical offices are exercised in the name of the Church, which is why offices were established in a stable manner.
197. Manifestation of the spirituality of canon law: Canon 222
While the emphasis is on the financial category, those who are unable to give money but can give their time or talent have equally fulfilled this ecclesial obligation to support the Church.
196. Manifestation of the spirituality of canon law: Canon 221
The spirituality of canon law reminds Ordinaries, superiors and judges that they are also involved in the journey of holiness, and need to save their own souls too.
195. Manifestation of the spirituality of canon law: Canon 220
While the right is to be safeguarded, one willingly relinquishes this right to a good reputation and privacy when one commits an offence or other form of misconduct.
194. Manifestation of the spirituality of canon law: Canon 219
The immunity from coercion is essential in the journey of holiness because moral imputability is individualistic, and salvation is ultimately personal.
193. Manifestations of the spirituality of canon law: Canon 215
The right to establish and direct association stems from the obligation to holiness, which gives the faithful the right to establish and direct an association that can promote this.
192. Manifestation of the spirituality of canon law: Canon 212
Sacred pastors should ensure they teach the faith appropriately and govern in a way that assists the faithful and themselves in their journey towards holiness.
191. Manifestations of the spirituality of canon law: The first principle that influenced the 1983 Code
The first principle contributes to the spirituality of canon law in safeguarding the obligations and rights of Christ’s faithful.
190. The spirituality of canon law: Obedience to the law as doing God’s will
Those who ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY seek to please their superiors will continue to be overburdened with the weaknesses of superiors, which affects how the superiors make and interpret the law.